Shirin polo
Shirin polo, also commonly known as Persian wedding rice or Rosh Hashanah rice, is a traditional Persian rice pilaf that is commonly served to mark special occasions such as weddings. It is a simplified version of morassa' polō, lit. 'jeweled rice'. In the Persian Jewish community worldwide, it is often associated with holidays such as Purim, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah and the high holidays. It is served as iftar during Ramadan. Shirin polo is typically served at celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, and holidays. It is steamed rice in the Persian style topped with nuts and dried fruits such as barberries, apricots, and dates.
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